>From: j...@greenhousepc.com > >Todd Cory writes: > >> PS I was told the GVFX will NOT back off the power in an overtemp situation. >> The inverter will just shut >> down if it gets too hot. > >That's correct -- if the inverter isn't prevented from operating as it >approaches the operating temperature >limit, it will shut down with an "over temp" error. For this client, >I'm monitoring the temperature of the >inverters and controlling whether or not the inverter will be selling >power. > >An alternative solution is using the "Vent Fan" setting on an OutBack >charge controller, or the "DC Load >Shed" setting on the inverter, to increase ventilation when the >batteries reach the "SellRE" setting. You >can also get thermostatically controlled 80mm fans (see your local >computer store) and place the sensor >near the inverter with the fan itself controlled by the AUX port. This >will allow you greater flexibility >than what's available with the "Cool Fan" setting. >-- >Julie Haugh >Senior Design Engineer >greenHouse Computers, LLC // jfh at greenhousepc.com // greenHousePC on >Skype
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